The folks who run Crazy Buffet, an all-you-can-eat sushi and Asian fusion buffet in Tampa, Altamonte Springs and West Palm Beach, are venturing into Japanese steak houses.

Their Tsunami Japanese Steakhouse is now hiring for a mid September debut in a former Longhorn Steakhouse at 2176 Tyrone Blvd. in St. Petersburg.

"We're trying full-service because food costs are getting too high for a buffet," said Paul Dan, operations manager.

This article has been revised to reflect the following correction: Arigato Japanese Steakhouse at 3600 66th St. N in St. Petersburg is open for business. An item Aug. 26 was incorrect. The Times regrets the error.

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